Still buzzing from a study abroad program in college, Chrissy Huszczo quickly found working in a cubicle constricting, so she quit her job in Los Angeles for something more hands-on—teaching English overseas.
Despite a birth-control related stroke 2 years ago, Holly Walker has already skied more than 10 days this season (and squeezed in a day of heli-ski touring, too). She’s back—even stronger than before.
She spends 200 days a year on the slopes, but skier, linguist, sous-chef, and SheJumps executive director Claire Smallwood packs enough inspiration (and activity) to fill an entire year—and then some.
Jillian Morris turned a love of the ocean and a fascination with sharks into a career in marine biology, education, and conservation.
Women’s Adventure caught up (figuratively) with Christy Mahon, and six other adventure heroines for a look at how, why, and why not they take on new firsts. By Jamie Lynn Miller
This summer, Lisa Smith Batchen completed a 2,500-mile run across the United States, called Running Hope Through America.
Triathlete Mirinda Carfrae uses music to train, and says the beats help her push herself through swimming, riding, and running sessions that would leave most of us wincing.
The Love Hope Strength Foundation mixes music with adventure to improve cancer care all over the world.
After a summer spent visiting cooperatives throughout South America, Annie O. Waterman found a way to merge her love for color, textiles, and design by working alongside a weaving cooperative in Peru.
Shannon Galpin fights for women’s rights in Afghanistan, becomes the first woman to ride a mountain bike there, and finds her own strength in the process.
Carol Austin, MD, found a way to integrate two things she loves: endurance sports and science.
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